Chelsea vs. Fluminense football betting tips, lineups, prediction & odds for Club World Cup 2025 semi-final

Fluminense are the last non-European side still in the hunt at the 2025 Club World Cup, carrying the hopes of the Americas into the semi-final showdown. Their next challenge? A high-stakes clash against Chelsea on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — a win-or-go-home battle with a spot in the final on the line.

Chelsea, fresh off their most complete performance of the tournament in a solid win over Palmeiras, seem to have found their rhythm. After stumbling against Flamengo, the UEFA Conference League winners bounced back in style.

According to Paddy Power, The Blues start as the clear favorite: a Chelsea win in 90 minutes pays 13/20, with a trip to the final by any means priced at 1/3. Fluminense, the long shot, have odds of 9/2 for the upset and 12/5 to qualify by any method. A draw in regular time is listed at 13/5.

Here's our round-up of the latest odds and our expert predictions to bet and make the match more exciting.

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Chelsea vs. Fluminense prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash

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Both teams to score: 21/20 (LiveScore Bet)

Goals are on the cards in this one. Chelsea have hit the net in all five of their matches so far, totaling 12 goals — including three against Flamengo and two against Palmeiras. Fluminense, for their part, have shown they’re no slouches up front either. They bagged two goals against Inter Milan in the last 16 and followed it up with another two-goal display versus Al Hilal. Both sides have the firepower to make this an end-to-end thriller.

First goal by the 30th minute: 9/10 (LiveScore Bet)

Expect an explosive start. Fluminense have struck first in three of their last four outings, including an early stunner against Inter — Cano scored just three minutes in. Chelsea has been quick out of the gates too, taking the lead within 16 minutes against Palmeiras thanks to Cole Palmer. With both teams leaning on aggressive attacking styles, this semifinal could light up early in front of a packed crowd in New Jersey.

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Chelsea vs. Fluminense predicted lineups, team news

Fluminense will be without left-back Rene, who has triggered a yellow card suspension and will be unable to participate in this match. He is one of 10 players on the squad to have been booked thus far, but he's the only one to this point with multiple shown.

The win over Inter came at a cost, as midfielder Martinelli was seen struggling shortly after halftime. If he's unable to participate, he could be replaced by Hercules who came off the bench as his replacement and scored the victory-sealing goal late. They are already without 31-year-old midfielder Otavio, who is recovering from an Achilles tear suffered back in March.

Fluminense possess strong veteran leadership, as 37-year-old striker German Cano, 40-year-old Thiago Silva, and 44-year-old goalkeeper Fabio have all played major roles in their push to the quarterfinals this summer.

• Fluminense predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Fabio (GK) — Ignacio, T. Silva, Freytes — Xavier, Hercules, Bernal, Fuentes — Nonato — Arias, Cano

Injured: Martinelli (doubt), Otavio (Achilles)
Suspended: Rene (yellow cards)

Nicolas Jackson returned from a two-match red card suspension last game, but did not start over new signing Liam Delap up front for Chelsea, and their standing is not clear. Fellow new signing Joao Pedro was registered in time to make his debut for the club in the quarter-finals off the bench and could continue to be a presence.

Moises Caicedo returns from his yellow card accumulation, but they are without Levi Colwill for this match for the same reason. Additionally, Benoit Badiashile was spotted on crutches after the Palmeiras victory, meaning they will have to get creative at centre-back.

Noni Madueke did not see the field against Benfica, and while rumours swirl of a potential summer transfer, he's unlikely to be risked unless Chelsea become desperate for attacking injection off the bench.

• Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella — Lavia, Caicedo — Neto, E. Fernandez, Palmer — Delap

Injured: W. Fofana (muscle), Kellyman (hamstring), Badiashile (leg)
Suspended: Caicedo (yellow cards)

Chelsea vs. Fluminense predicted score and most likely results

Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Paddy Power.